"Just before when we went out on the pitch, we heard Chelsea had drawn. The reaction was positive.

"People say five points is a lot [big gap to Chelsea] and maybe it is, but if we keep playing like we did today then I think we can definitely catch them. First of all, we have to concentrate and try and win our games."

Meanwhile, Dzeko suggested that he does not view the 28 million-pound arrival of Wilfried Bony at Manchester City as a threat after the Ivory Coast striker made his debut in the second half.

"We are all playing for one team and I don't see him as competition for me," he added. "We all try to get good results for Man City and he is very welcome.

"We know him from the Premier League, and he has scored many goals. He will bring something to our team."